SCDE Grant Opportunities · April 24, 2026 State
Grant program supporting arts curricular innovation in South Carolina Title I schools. All South Carolina Title I schools, as identified by the SCDE, are eligible to apply. See the Request for…
Music Education Grants
Music education grants fund school band and orchestra programs, instrument purchases, curriculum development, and music teacher training. The Department of Education, NEA, NAMM Foundation, and organizations like VH1 Save the Music provide dedicated music education funding, especially for underserved schools.
660 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Approximately $700,000
SCDE Grant Opportunities · April 17, 2026 State
Grant program supporting arts curricular innovation in South Carolina public schools and school districts. All South Carolina K-12 public schools and school districts are eligible to apply for only…
SCDE Grant Opportunities · April 24, 2026 State
Grant program to support arts enhancement in schools. Eligible applicants are all South Carolina Title I schools as identified by SCDE. See Request for Proposals for detailed eligibility information.
Approximately $700,000
SCDE Grant Opportunities · April 17, 2026 State
Grant program to support distinguished arts programs in schools. Eligible applicants are all South Carolina K-12 public schools and school districts. Schools/districts may apply for only one grant…
Up to US $5,000
Quad City Arts Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts dollars Grant Program - K-12 Arts Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad City Arts Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Arts dollars Grant Program is…
Up to US $22,500
Onion Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants (For organizations or projects with budgets up to $50,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Onion Foundation Amount: Up to US $22,500 Last Updated: December 30,…
More than US $20,000
Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Arts Education Community Impact Grant,…
PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF · November 13, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Arts Education Enrichment Grant Funder: Arts Council for Long Beach, with support from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe (Fourth District) and the Ruth and Joseph C. Reed Foundation for the…
Varies
Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education Grant Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street (Tompkins Center…
Varies
ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education Grants Overview: Grant program supporting arts education initiatives and programming. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible Applicants: - Educational organizations…
Up to US $237,458
Maryland State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: Up to US $237,458 Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Summary The Arts Education in…
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education School Partnership Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The William Penn Foundation's Arts Education School Partnership…
US $15,000 - US $50,000
THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education: Multiyear Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation offers grants…
US $5,000 - US $10,000
THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Education: One-year Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview Arts Education Participating in the…
$1,000 - $4,000
THE FOUNDATION FOR TIGARD TUALATIN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Arts Grants Geographic Scope: Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD), Oregon - all 15 district schools Overview: Grants to fund visual and performance art programs across elementary, middle, and high…
Up to US $3,000
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Grants for Schools: Artist Residency in Schools Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Northwest Minnesota Arts…
Up to US $3,000
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts Grants for Schools: Arts Equipment for Schools Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Northwest Minnesota Arts…
$1,000 - $5,000
BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Arts In Action Arts Education Grant Overview: Supports teaching artists and non-profit organizations with an arts education focus to develop arts education projects, classes, and workshops.…
Up to $250 per school
CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Arts in Education (AiE) Grants Funder: Maryland State Arts Council (administered by Carroll County Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland (public schools) Purpose: Support bringing…
Up to US $6,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
Arts in Education Collaboration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Arts in Education Collaboration Grant…
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get instruments for my school music program?
- VH1 Save the Music provides full instrument grants to qualifying schools. The NAMM Foundation offers grants for music education programs. Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donates instruments to under-funded programs. State music education associations often maintain instrument donation and grant programs. DonorsChoose is another effective channel for instrument funding.
- What federal grants support school music?
- Title I and Title IV-A funds can support music education in eligible schools. The Department of Education's Arts in Education program provides competitive grants. The NEA funds music education through Art Works and partnerships. The Every Student Succeeds Act explicitly includes music as a well-rounded education subject eligible for federal funding.
- Are there grants for after-school music programs?
- Yes. 21st Century Community Learning Centers fund after-school enrichment including music. The National Guild for Community Arts Education offers grants. State arts in education programs frequently fund after-school music. Foundations like the Mockingbird Foundation and Fidelity Investments fund music education outreach.
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